Aug. 27, 2005
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10 Delicious Daily Habits
Several weeks ago, in my newsletter, I invited anyone who wanted to participate with me in a 30 day challenge to create and use the 10 Delicious Daily Habits . By doing this, we all have created and are tracking 10 actions each day that we want to turn into habits and that nuture or indulge us a little.
I use this exercise with the clients I am coaching personally. So many times, I find we are giving to others all day and do not put the gas back in the gas tank, so to speak. This is often the source of burnout or lack of passion about what we are doing. Just as a tall building needs a strong foundation, a powerful human being needs to practice extreme self care to do their best and be focused.
I threw this out as a challange because there were 2 particular habits I wanted to form and I had been having a hard time at being disciplined to take action on them daily. There are 5 other people playing this game with me right now and I have to admit, having cheerleaders and coaches is something I respond to well. I thank them for being there for me and for each other!
The rule with these habits is that they can not be "shoulds"...they have to be things that make you joyful or that nurture you. Can you imagine if you were doing 10 things every single day to nurture yourself how that would feel? I love it.
Some of the actions on my list are easy....cuddle with my hubby or play with Lily. Some were to support the cleansing and eating plan I have undertaken to lose 20 pounds (which will truly make me joyful and ready for our vacation in Hawaii ). These included drinking 120 oz of water daily, taking supplements to support my wellness and eating what is allowed on my plan
Two other habits on my list were to meditate each day and to write for at least 15 minutes each day-either journalling or an article (and now I can add blogging!). These are both that I know make me REALLY joyful and yet I will drop the minute I become busy. I still am intrigued with why I do this. I find many clients do the same thing: quit exercising or getting enough sleep. Whatever keeps us grounded and sane seems to go out the window when we need it most!
So, we are two weeks through the four and I'm doing pretty good. I do not have a perfect score, even though I though I was going to be able to do that, but I am mindfully choosing each day to give myself support of habits that feel really good!
What habit makes you feel grounded?
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